wigeon

Meanings

• noun

  A type of bird in the Anatidae family, characterized by its pink bill and distinctive head markings.

  - "The wigeon is a common duck found in North America and Europe."
  - "During migration, wigeons form large flocks and can be seen flying in a V-shaped formation."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wigeon
geeon , leeton , seen

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Variants

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widgeon , widgeons , wigeon , wigeons , American wigeon , American wigeons , baldpate , baldpates

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Etymology

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From Old English 'wigen' meaning 'to dive'.

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Trivia

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1. The wigeon is the state bird of North Dakota.

2. The wigeon is also known as the 'baldpate' due to its distinctive head markings.

3. The wigeon is a popular game bird and is often hunted for its meat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anatidae: A large family of birds that includes ducks, geese, and swans.

2. Migratory bird: A bird that travels between different regions or habitats during different seasons.

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Culture

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The wigeon has been hunted for food and feathers for centuries. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, from realistic paintings to whimsical cartoons.

How to Memorize "wigeon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wigeon in its natural habitat, swimming in a calm body of water with its distinctive head markings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wigeon' with the color pink and the image of a duck with a distinctive head.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wig-goes-on' to remember the word 'wigeon'.

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